The Skills Expiration Date: When Your Team's Expertise Becomes Obsolete

In this episode, Todd Rhoades discusses the importance of updating long-term staff skills to maintain effectiveness and avoid becoming outdated. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development, leaders can support staff like Cindy, a long-term children's pastor, in refreshing their skills and keeping their performance aligned with current expectations. The episode emphasizes curiosity over criticism and suggests practical steps to encourage growth and adaptation. • Long-term staff may become outdated without realizing it. • The importance of maintaining skill relevance and ongoing professional development. • Encouragement to start with curiosity, not criticism, when addressing skill gaps. • Practical steps like attending conferences and pairing with newer staff for fresh perspectives. • Role of leaders in facilitating skill refreshment and cultivating a growth culture. • Celebrating small changes and encouraging experimentation. • The risk of competence turning into incompetence without growth.Have questions or comments?  Send to [email protected] sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts.- - - - - Is Your Church Hiring?If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help.Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role?If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.